Local Knowledge S6:E10 "San Diego Offshore"

In one of the most epic Bluefin seasons to date, Ali and Rush get in on the action chasing foamers and capture some incredible footage that you won’t want to miss.
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Ali Hussainy @bdoali
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[@alfredosuarez3128]

This has to be on the best episodes ever. The vibe the bites and the video editing that’s amazing. Especially at the end gaffing that tuna and recording from underwater. Just simply amazing. Thank you for the content Ali and Rush!

[@LocalKnowledge]

We agree. Thanks for the kind words.

[@timmiller3133]

Great fish! Cool video thanks 👍🎣😎

[@LocalKnowledge]

Thanks for watching!

[@tailwalker84]

The footage on those bites are what every fishing show dreams of!

[@LocalKnowledge]

We are still in awe of what our crew was able to get!

[@wahoomusic6230]

fishing brings me so many great meomerys

[@LocalKnowledge]

And making new ones!

[@ericwalz8145]

Best video editing I’ve seen in one of your vids so far.

[@LocalKnowledge]

Thank you so much. We changed up the formula a bit for this one. More to come next year.

[@panzer5033]

Those fish smashing those flyers is epic.

[@LocalKnowledge]

BOOM goes the dynamite!

[@rodneypratt7082]

What a great video guys top-notch

[@LocalKnowledge]

Thank you sir.

[@kman8313]

My favorite episode so far. Bite shots….amazing.

[@LocalKnowledge]

Thank you! It was fun to make.

[@evanhuang7001]

Who else been waiting for the bluefin episodes!

[@LocalKnowledge]

Us!

[@albertojimenez3197]

Amazing story telling! One of my favorite episodes besides the massive swordfish and the time you put the wood to 20 stud Bluefin.

[@LocalKnowledge]

Thanks much Alberto!

[@daled8221]

Kite & balloon are like no other, total concentration working it to skip for extended periods of time & then the explosive bite & wind so fast to get the release clip to release, then the massive slack you have to catch up to as fast as you can wind a 50W! But that's just the start as you just winded until your arm wants to stop, then the 35# or so of drag is screaming!!! Once the marathon is over & that monster is on the deck it's a feeling that no one can take away from you! My best was 267# stand up Cali style!

[@LocalKnowledge]

We couldn’t agree more!

[@discoverfloridachannel]

WOW! watched it three times... "that bite was record book"

[@LocalKnowledge]

Thank guys! So awesome when a plan comes together!

[@tralvania8292]

Dude I love u guys, I love to sit down and watch hours worth of your guys’ videos. It brings me such genuine joy.

[@LocalKnowledge]

That's quiet a compliment! Thank you!

[@phitran858pt]

Best video in the series so far !

[@LocalKnowledge]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@usmankooriyadan3979]

Wonderful job ali hussaini

[@LocalKnowledge]

Glad you enjoyed.

[@davidhall1779]

Man you are hammering them. I love it.

[@LocalKnowledge]

So much fun!

[@GettingBentWithBo]

Math, Magic, Experience = LUCK! Another killer episode boys!

[@LocalKnowledge]

it gets it done! Thanks for watching.

[@markbaytan]

Get it while it’s good!

[@LocalKnowledge]

Yes sir!

[@dominicmoots9818]

That is totally amazing! That is dream. I love your guys show. My true dream is to hook into a Blue fin tuna like that size. Totally a dream. You guys are living the dream.

[@nickyoanis9545]

Great job great video 👍

[@LocalKnowledge]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@thebooj1]

Just sick!

[@LocalKnowledge]

So much fun to make!

[@jasondarrenangel81]

Awesome video mate. From Australia 🇦🇺

[@LocalKnowledge]

Glad you enjoyed

[@rodneypratt7082]

Okay guys you are professionals ... why didn't you use the tuna door? Beautiful fish

[@LocalKnowledge]

Because pulling them over the rail looks better on film. haha

[@rodneypratt7082]

Yes, yes it does

[@michaelgruber1286]

Is October a good month for the bigger bluefin? I have a trip scheduled, was wondering what are the best months for the big 200 lb plus fish. My 1st year doing this and I'm hooked. Thanks Ali!

[@rd4660]

The bite generally is great until the first winter storm blows in which can be anywhere from the middle of October to beginning of November. But each year is different. This being a drought year, I think the first winter storm will be late arriving.

[@djchile1]

I was going to ask the same.👊🏽💯

[@LocalKnowledge]

We love October. Generally stable weather, less crowds and great fishing!

[@kingjory28]

So what charter do you recommend and what time of the year is best? I need to book a trip!

[@LocalKnowledge]

Check out Pinnacle, Into the Depths or Lucky B on Instagram. All great operations!

[@rd4660]

Ali….your boat is overpowered. LOL.

[@LocalKnowledge]

I reject your accusation. No such thing. haha

[@MikeTOrangeCounty]

🔥🔥BEAST MODE🔥🔥

[@LocalKnowledge]

haha! Yes!

[@Joshua-82]

You got me good on this bluefin, I am sold. Sure enough I caught my first bluefin at 117 pounds this year watching your So-Cal tuna fishing videos and all bdoutdoors tips on KZbin and the website. Thank you!

[@LocalKnowledge]

We love to hear this stuff Joshua! So rad!

[@Dustydog2743]

What's the bag limit on Bft?

[@LocalKnowledge]

In CA it's currently two per person, per day of any size.

[@joshhill878]

Just bought my first xxh set up for the bigger tuna, you said something about a loop system to be able to change lures quick, can you explain what that is? My set up is a calstar GFGR 770xxh with a Saltiga 2 SP ld60 loaded with 100# hollow topped with 100# topshot so I’d love a little info on dialing it in for bigger bluefin

[@LocalKnowledge]

It's a cats paw leader for changing out wind on leaders. Check the cats paw connection video here on our channel. The set up you have should be good on the rod side. Reel might be a bit small for our liking. I'd start with an international 16 or 20.

[@socalfishinglife8309]

Sickkk

[@LocalKnowledge]

Thaaaaaanks.

[@2derekjeter2]

There is an episode where it seems that you guys are eating a ton of shrimp in San Diego, Ive looked everywhere i know i saw it on one of your videos it must have been a festival if i remember correctly my daughter is interested in having excellent Louisiana style shrimp platters but i cant thing of a great place in san diego please help ! thanks.

[@LocalKnowledge]

Those were crawfish at the LSU crawfish boil in San Diego every year. Hell of a party for a good cause!

[@Danny-nz6jn]

Would a top water plug work when they boil the water?

[@LocalKnowledge]

Earlier in the season yes. As the season progresses they are harder to hook on a lure but we still try.

[@BigStick_energy_fishing]

I caught the world record moray eel during the first land fall of hurricane Kay in San Diego bay I was on outdoor western news it was caught October 2022

[@LocalKnowledge]

That's awesome!

[@johnlobue834]

What rod was Rush using to bring in that blue fin tuna? I see he was using a Penn international reel.

[@cmonCraig]

If i had to guess, I'd say it looks like a Seeker OSP

[@LocalKnowledge]

It's a prototype of the new PENN Rail Rods we have been testing. They passed! You'll see them in stores very soon.

[@Hucklongfin]

Pacafic Beach?

[@LocalKnowledge]

Speeling was nevar our strung suite.

[@VuTubeShorts]

Didn’t realise John Cena couldn’t fish 😂 great episode, well done!

[@LocalKnowledge]

Hahaha!

[@jesselehner]

Ali, take me out to catch a life time fish

[@LocalKnowledge]

Keep you eyes on our Social Media and BD Outdoors. We're about to give away a trip this month.

[@poseidonam]

You guys fasting trolling the madmac s?

[@LocalKnowledge]

We prefer the kite/flyer combo but it certainly works.

[@CV01Enjoyer]

What about not using the rail lol

[@LocalKnowledge]

Why? Try it before you knock it.

[@CV01Enjoyer]

@@LocalKnowledge I'm not knocking rail fishing (effective and simple way to land tuna on socal style party boats), rather the comments about rail fishing. "The most skilled and painful way to land a big tuna". Let's not pretend resting the rod on the rail doesn't make fighting big fish much easier. Landing a cow without using a harness or the rail - now that's painful.

[@ramsesrodriguez8542]

That sounded pretty racist the way you said california 15:23 not cool kinda pissed me off

[@LocalKnowledge]

You need to relax or find another youtube channel. That is an impression of a quote from our good buddy down in Mexico telling us "Welcome to Baja California, Rutch".

[@ramsesrodriguez8542]

@@LocalKnowledge not a channel i follow came across your video i thought is was good dont get me wrong just deal with alot of racist shit out here in los Angeles and thought it sounded a little on the racist side and i am relaxed thanks for the reply

[@ramsesrodriguez8542]

@@LocalKnowledge and also do you ever let any spearfishing off your vessel??? Ps no disrespect brotha

[@LocalKnowledge]

@@ramsesrodriguez8542 All good buddy.

[@LocalKnowledge]

@@ramsesrodriguez8542 Yeah, once in a while we jump in a shoot a dorado or yellowtail.

[@mattnaiman8429]

Our local bluefin migrate out to breed when they reach about 300-350 lbs, so we'll never likely have super jumbo local fish. The good news is that we now have a healthy pocket population of fish that stays year-round and is replenished each spring by smaller fish migrating in from breeding grounds across the Pacific. This should be the new normal as long as we and Mexico manage the fishery well. I was told this by an NOAA fisheries researcher.

[@ilikedirtx22]

I hope these fish stay in our waters forever

[@cmonCraig]

I've heard the bluefin fishery we have now has a lot to do with the fact that Mexico stopped using bluefin for their canneries. The fish that migrate over from Japan now have the opportunity to grow to that 300+ pound range you mentioned, and Mexico can still catch their quota for their aqua-ranching, which they seem to hit earlier and earlier every year. Next, I hope we can find good management along with the local sushi restaurants here buying from local hook and line commercial guys, rather than flying fish in from Japan

[@LocalKnowledge]

We think you are absolutely correct and our science friends agree. Better management and a shift in currents have lead to this amazing fishery. We hope they stay around forever.

[@victor_clark]

New favorite episode on the show! That 21 minutes went by way too fast! Thanks for the content, knowledge, and entertainment, helped me land my first bft/cow ever!

[@LocalKnowledge]

Glad you liked it Victor. We'll make more in Season 7.

[@victor_clark]

@@LocalKnowledge keep em coming! Can't wait!

[@chautamtv]

I found your video great. The scenery is so beautiful. Wish I could go there once. Thank you so I found yourn video great. The scenery is so bea. I like too. Good like toooo@@@@@“””@@“@“”@“‘

[@LocalKnowledge]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@pelagic5505]

Love the episodes but one you need to look to revisiting is the California day dropping for swordfish cause I still remember that particular episode and just knowing it can be done has me wondering when will a California daydrop sword be caught and id like to see you two do it

[@user-ln1up9xi4k]

Many have been caught I'm sure they'll do it again

[@pelagic5505]

I haven't heard of one and I fish the keys just like rush day dropping for swords is a staple down here but that one episode where they tried it was a eye opener too a whole new fishery for over there yes they have the harpooners but rod and reel electric or not would be a sick episode

[@LocalKnowledge]

The problem is we usually have to make 3 or 4 trips to get a fish. It's very hard to catch on film. We have been dedicating a day here and there to making it happen. We will get it done for sure. No one wants a SoCal sword on film more than we do!

[@pelagic5505]

@@LocalKnowledge tell rush to bring those fresh baits again and I understand the film process its not easy and it what makes the show happen

[@Shhnee]

what are those rods rated for and length? who are they made by? we need better rods for our reels, theyre too short

[@LocalKnowledge]

They are new PENN West Coast Series rods. These are the rail rod series and there are three coming out very soon. Keep an eye here and we'll announce as soon as they ship.

[@stevemiller3082]

Wow, I’ve run offshore charters out of Anna Maria island Florida since ‘94. I crewed out of west palm years before. Ali, you mentioned it has been a century since you “had these fish” what DID they blame the decline and eventual absence on? When fish n game talk resource management, how do they explain: first, the obvious incorrect assessment of the loss of the “bio-mass” the more mature fish? 2nd, why are they back? Government agencies form policy based on landings/#of commercial licenses issued etc. Then you discover there was a flaw in the information gathered??? Russ, have you ever tried the “stinky flyer” in the keys? I learned this technique in the late 80’s on a boat out of west palm. I find it fascinating that I was the only guy out of west central Florida to use it. I was the only guy regularly landing sails in my zone with this technique. I simply started doing it around the shrimp boats and it paid off. I’m hooked on the show guys and I can’t stand to watch “fishing shows” they contain way to much BS for me.

[@LocalKnowledge]

It's a cyclical thing as far as we knows. This is the second time in recorded history it's happened. We beleive the strong El Nino in 2015 changed our currents and now our waters hold mega tons of tiny anchovie. This is the preferred food for bluefin (and many other offshore species). There's so much feed in our water the fish stay here and don't migrate back to asia until sexual maturity at about 300#s. We'll pass the note on to Rush. Thanks for the kind words.

[@izzydlc21]

Epic video one of the best local knowledge video I've seen to date. Keep up the great work and have the videos coming 🤙🏽

[@LocalKnowledge]

Thanks. We are super stoked on it.

[@fingerslinguine]

Hats off to the film and editing team, one of their best yet! Take a look at the caption at 2:03 though ;)

[@LocalKnowledge]

Doh! Glad you liked it/.

[@hughstovall9754]

Great fishing! Would love to see more dorado and yellowtail videos with kelp paddies!

[@LocalKnowledge]

We tried but they vaporized before this shoot! We'll get it.

[@hunterman505]

How to book a trip like this?

[@LocalKnowledge]

There are several charter guys out of San Diego that can take you on a trip like this. Look up Lucky B or Pinnacle Sportfishing on instagram. They will get you dialed in.

[@nikhil525]

Fantastic video guys. Look forward to every new vid!

[@LocalKnowledge]

Thank you much!

[@jagz926]

Another awesome video gents! Keep 'em coming.

[@LocalKnowledge]

Thank Juan!

[@MrErk714]

Wish I was your deck hand just to learn

[@MrErk714]

👏👏👏

[@LocalKnowledge]

Hope you like getting yelled at!

[@djchile1]

Another great video. Blessed 💯🎣 can’t wait for October. Keep grinding.

[@LocalKnowledge]

We have a freezer full of flying fish to get rid of!

[@TomMendoladrums]

Magnificent! Great footage and wonderful camaraderie.

[@LocalKnowledge]

Many thanks Tom!

[@robertsheets8405]

What do you think is causing this awesome bite? Water temps changing ,conservation or something else. I’m curious to know. It’s awesome either way.

[@LocalKnowledge]

We think it's ocean currents that have changed bringing tonnage of anchovie to our water. Chovies are the BFTs favorite food. We hope they don't leave!

[@erikivarson5514]

you have the return of a fishery that has disappeared since the 1920s .the last sd bluefin tuna caught their by zane grey

[@LocalKnowledge]

We have had bluefin nearly every year, just much smaller 15-60 pound models. These big ones have been gone since 1918. So glad they are back!

[@nicolasnacolas29]

I would just like to say whoever is doing the filming and editing is doing one hell of a job 👏🏽

[@LocalKnowledge]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed!

[@DukeTrout]

Silly question: You’ve got a swim door/tuna door on your SeeVee. Why don’t you use it for these huge fish? Too close to the water line in those seas?

[@LocalKnowledge]

We do a lot of time. But nothing beats a killer show of one of those big models coming over the rail.

[@DukeTrout]

@@LocalKnowledge Makes sense - and good TV!

[@crowman5936]

Goddamn that was epic.

[@LocalKnowledge]

Thank you sir.

[@fishingwithmax8248]

How is this so good quality and ive never seen this channel?

[@LocalKnowledge]

Tell your friends please!

[@fishingwithmax8248]

@@LocalKnowledge will do

[@Hulk7385]

STRAIGHT EPIC!!

[@LocalKnowledge]

Thank you!

[@Jason-dg5we]

So sick!!!

[@LocalKnowledge]

Thanks Jason!

[@robertphelps8562]

What sunglasses is rush wearing?

[@LocalKnowledge]

Blackfin Pros from Costa Del Mar.